Black Mirror Season 7 Explores AI and Tech Dystopias in New Episodes

'Black Mirror' Season 7 trailer reveals the unsettling plots of each new episode

'The White Lotus' episode 5 trailer teases drinking and debauchery Netflix has released the episodic trailer for Black Mirror Season 7, giving us a closer look at the technological nightmares we can expect from the next installment of Charlie Brooker's anthology series. First up is "Common People," starring Rashida Jones, Chris O'Dowd, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Jones plays schoolteacher Amanda, who experiences a medical emergency that leaves her fighting for her life. Her husband Mike (O'Dowd) signs her up for Rivermind, described as a "revolution in neurological science." But Rivermind comes at a high price -- one that, based on the trailer, involves running ads through Amanda's consciousness. Dark stuff. Next up is "Bête Noire," which sees confectionary whizz kid Maria (Siena Kelly) reunite with her old classmate Verity (Rosy McEwen) at work. However, there's something unsettling about Verity that only Maria seems to notice. Is Verity really changing things at Maria's work, or is it all in her head? Judging by Black Mirror's track record, you wouldn't be wrong to guess the former. In "Eulogy," an isolated man (Paul Giamatti) tries out a new technology that allows him to step into old photographs alongside a mysterious guide (Patsy Ferran). Strong emotions are sure to follow, with Giamatti begging the guide to "get me out of here" in the trailer. "Hotel Reverie," starring Issa Rae, Awkwafina, and Emma Corrin, centers on a remake of a British movie that's being filmed in real-time using a system called ReDream. ReDream sends A-list star Brandy Friday (Rae) into another dimension populated by AI constructs, including Corrin's character. Will these AI characters find out the truth about their reality, and will Brandy make it home? In the first sneak peek at "Plaything," Peter Capaldi looks absolutely terrifying, which examines an eccentric murder in near-future London. Somehow, the culprit is linked to a game from the '90s, which features cute, evolving artificial life forms that seem to have spoken to Capaldi's character, Cameron Walker. "I could receive their first message," he says in the trailer. "A greeting." "Plaything" also stars Will Poulter and Asim Chaudhry, reprising their roles from the interactive special Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. But it's not the only episode this season to return to a prior Black Mirror installment. The trailer closes out with a longer look at "USS Callister" sequel "USS Callister: Into Infinity." The USS Callister's tyrannical Captain Robert Daly may be dead, but the starship's crew -- led by new Captain Nanette Cole (Cristin Milioti) -- is now stranded in the universe of the game Infinity, fighting for survival against 30 million players. Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, Osy Ikhile, Milanka Brooks, and Paul G. Raymond reprise their roles from the original episode, and the trailer even hints that we'll get to see how their characters' real-world counterparts react to their in-game exploits. "Don't freak out," Nanette tells James (Simpson) in the Callister Inc. offices. Easier said than done, Nanette -- after these sneak peeks, we're definitely spooked.

AI Tries to Kill Issa Rae and Rashida Jones Is a Living Espresso Ad in 'Black Mirror' Trailer

Miley Cyrus Raises the Curtain on Pop Opera 'Something Beautiful' With 'Prelude' Video One of the first lines of dialogue in the episode title-revealing trailer for Black Mirror Season Seven is laughably on-the-nose: "Don't freak out." What follows in the two minutes after this instruction is a montage of the type of dystopian nightmare scenarios the Netflix series is known for, only with an added dash of realism ahead of the six-episode season premiere scheduled for April 10. In the episode "Hotel Reverie," Issa Rae stars as the Hollywood A-lister Brandy Friday. Brandy signs onto a film project in which a high-tech system called ReDream will be used to remake an old British film. But once hooked up to the program, the actress finds herself trapped in a different dimension where her AI co-stars believe they're as real as she is and attempt to prove it by strangling her on top of a high-rise. The episode, which also features Emma Corrin, Awkwafina, and Harriet Walter, will clock in at one hour and 16 minutes with direction from Haolu Wang and writing from Charlie Brooker. In another, "Common People," Rashida Jones plays a woman named Amanda, who finds out the price of living when her husband (Chris O'Dowd) tries to save her life with a high-tech system that turns her into a functional billboard. "You're running ads through me?" she asks in one scene, before blurting out a second later: "Have you tried Espresso Grande? The beans are roasted slow and long for a richer, smoother taste." Tracee Ellis Ross also appears in the hour-long episode directed by Ally Pankiw and written by Brooker based on a story from himself and Bisha K. Ali. "It's back to basics in many ways. They're all sci-fi stories -- there's definitely some horrifying things that occur, but maybe not in an overt horror-movie way. There's definitely some disturbing content in it," Brooker told Netflix TUDUM. "We've got six episodes this time, and two of them are basically feature-length. Some of them are deeply unpleasant, some are quite funny, and some are emotional." Other episodes dig into the dangers of loneliness and isolation. In the Paul Giamatti-led "Eulogy," an old man finds his way to the past through a new system that allows him to physically step inside old photos. "She's in there, but I can't see her," he says sadly. Siena Kelly feels similarly alone in "Bête Noire," isolated by paranoia and gaslighting more so than actual solitude. The episode follows her character Maria as she tries to figure out why her old classmate and new coworker Verity (Rosy McEwen) seems so bizarre to only her. The remaining two episodes are tech scares. "Plaything" merges murder and an unsuspecting cozy game and sees the return of Will Poulter. Meanwhile, "USS Callister: Into Infinity" finds the crew of the USS Callister from the Season Four episode "USS Callister" stranded in virtual space where they'll face off against 30 million players. It's the longest episode of the batch, coming in at just under an hour and a half. "Fans of the show will recognize the cast of a certain spaceship from one of our episodes reappearing," Brooker said. "We've done a sequel for the first time in Black Mirror history. Normally, I kill off all the characters at the end of an episode, [but] I kept some of 'em alive. I'm growing as a human."

Black Mirror Season 7: See release date, trailer, episodes and where to watch

Black Mirror, known for its take on technology and its effects, is returning with Season 7. Netflix has confirmed that the new season will have six episodes. A trailer has provided details about each episode, including titles, plots and cast members. Black Mirror Season 7 will be available on Netflix from April 10. The new season consists of six episodes. A trailer has been released, showing clips from all episodes. Each episode has a unique title and an official poster. Episode 1: Common People The cast includes Chris O'Dowd, Rashida Jones and Tracee Ellis Ross. A medical emergency leaves schoolteacher Amanda in critical condition. Her husband, Mike, turns to Rivermind, a high-tech system that keeps her alive. The system comes with consequences. Also Read: Netflix New Releases 2025: Here's the whole list Episode 2: Bête Noire The cast is Siena Kelly, Rosy McEwen, Michael Workéyè, Ben Bailey Smith, Amber Grappy, Ravi Aujla, Elena Sanz and Hanna Griffiths. Maria, a development executive at a chocolate company, meets Verity, a woman from her past. They reunite at a focus group session. Maria notices something strange about Verity, but no one else does. Episode 3: Hotel Reverie The cast of the episode includes Emma Corrin, Issa Rae, Awkwafina and Harriet Walter. Brandy Friday, a Hollywood actor, is placed in a high-tech remake of a classic romantic film. She must follow the script if she wants to return home. Episode 4: Plaything The cast is Peter Capaldi, Lewis Gribben, James Nelson Joyce, Michele Austin, Will Poulter and Asim Chaudhry. Cameron, an eccentric loner, is obsessed with a 1990s video game. He is arrested in connection with an old crime. His police interrogation takes an unexpected turn. Also Read: Netflix TUDUM 2025: Live stream date, timing, duration, regional availability and what to expect Episode 5: Eulogy The episode's cast includes Paul Giamatti and Patsy Ferran. A new system allows people to step into their photographic memories. A lonely man uses it to revisit a painful moment from his past. Episode 6: USS Callister: Into Infinity The cast is Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, Milanka Brooks, Osy Ikhile and Paul G Raymond. Robert Daly is gone, but the USS Callister crew is not free. Captain Nanette Cole leads them as they face new challenges. When will Black Mirror Season 7 be released? Black Mirror Season 7 will be available on Netflix on April 10, featuring six episodes with unique storylines. What is the theme of Black Mirror Season 7? The season will explore technology's effects on society, with episodes covering AI, virtual reality, memory manipulation and digital consciousness.